Psychology is 90% bull sh!t and 10% common sense. Psychoogists, as a group, do more harm than good in society (although they don't do much of either, really). But those who freely prescribe SSRI (anti-depressants) based on some cock-e-mamy theory that a "chemical imabalance" is the cause of the depression are truly irresponsible and are lackeys for big pharma... who are the real villains... (Sorry to hijack the thread). Addictions are funny things. Not a one size fits all question. Different people get addicted in different ways. AA, NA, and GA are not complete rubbish for everyone. They are quite correct and effective - for some. Clearly not for others...